Eight Steps to Join a Device to Azure Active Directory

Are you getting stuck when trying to join a new device to Azure Active Directory? Let us help. Just follow the eight simple steps outlined below to join a new device to your Azure AD.

Before starting this process, you will need to confirm there is a local administrative account on the computer that you can use to login.

Join a Device to Azure AD:

1. Open Settings and search for Access work or school.

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2. From Access work or school, select Disconnect.

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3. Enter credentials for a local administrative account such as the built-in local administrator account that you confirmed at the start of the process.

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4. Restart your computer and login with the previously verified local admin credentials.

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5. Reopen Settings and search for Access work or school.
6. Select Connect to join the Operating Software to Azure AD.

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7. Click the link to Join this Device to Azure Active Directory.

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8. Enter the account used to log into your Office 365 portal and follow the prompts as shown below to ensure you join with the correct organization.

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Lucas Guth, PEIRead our Ultimate Guide to Microsoft Security Solutions to learn more about how Azure Active Directory and other Microsoft services can keep your business protected.